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Author: Heather Widdows
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2009-09-03
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 0521509912
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume suggests alternative ethical frameworks and models of regulation relating to the governance of genetic information.
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Science and Technology Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780215020024
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe focus of this inquiry, by the Science and Technology Committee, was the support by the UK Government for the Beagle 2 project developed as part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Mars Express mission. The Committee found the Government showed enthusiasm for this project, but was unable to provide a guaranteed financial backing for the development of a lander, resulting in a failure to secure sufficient sponsorship income, which was subsequently seen to have a detrimental impact on the project's success. The Committee feels, that Government needs to put in place a system that can deal with major financial commitments at short notice. In hindsight, the development of the lander and orbiter separately is seen as wrong, impeding the flexible co-ordination of the mission, leading to tensions between the Beagle 2 consortium, ESA and other contractors. Further, there was a lack of co-ordinated oversight between these three groups, and therefore a failure to identify important weaknesses in the mission. Despite the failure of Beagle, the Committee does see some positive potential for future projects, both in scientific and educational benefits, but that the costs of such projects would benefit from greater participation by other organizations.
Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Science and Technology Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780215023230
DOWNLOAD EBOOKApproximately 1% of births in the UK were conceived using IVF. At present IVF and embryo research are controlled by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority which was formed by a 1990 Act, since then scientific progress has been rapid and the Department of Health has announced a review of that Act. This extensive inquiry will inform that review. It covers: regulation of assisted reproduction, problems with HFE Act; the operation of the Act; provision of infertility services; review of the Act; legislative and regulatory models. It makes recommendations on issues such as choosing the sex of babies; the need for a separate review of abortion; the regulatory bodies required; and a legislative framework that balances the freedom of the individual with the interests of the state, so that any intervention has a sound ethical base.
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Liaison Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2010-03-16
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780215544742
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Author: Peter W.B. Phillips
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-05-09
Total Pages: 213
ISBN-13: 1402058225
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume explores the legal, economic and political debate over intellectual property rights for traditional knowledge and genetic resources, analyzing theory and practice of access and benefits sharing around the world. The book investigates current flashpoints — the battle between Monsanto and Percy Schmeiser over farmers’ rights; disputes over coexistence of genetically modified and organic produce; and ownership and control of human genetic materials stored in human gene banks around the world.
Author: Edward S. Dove
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2022-03-10
Total Pages: 449
ISBN-13: 1108842437
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduction and investigation of the concept - and utility - of legacy in the field of medical jurisprudence.
Author: U K Stationery Office
Publisher: Stationery Office Annual Catal
Published: 2009-11
Total Pages: 612
ISBN-13: 9780115010507
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Author: Stationery Office (Great Britain)
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Published: 2003
Total Pages: 808
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Publisher: The Stationery Office
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9780215542533
DOWNLOAD EBOOKwork of the Committee In 2008-09 : First report of session 2009-10, report, together with formal minutes, and written Evidence
Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Select Committee on Science and Technology
Publisher:
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 124
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAcademic libraries are struggling to meet the demand for journal subscriptions, due in part to the increasing journal prices imposed by commercial publishers and to the inadequacy of library budgets to meet the demands placed upon them by a system supporting an ever increasing volume of research. Whilst there are a number of measures that can be taken by publishers, libraries and academics to improve the provision of scientific publications, the Committees report argues that a Government strategy is urgently needed. Amongst its findings, the Committee recommends that all UK higher education institutions establish institutional repositories for their published output, which can be accessed online free of charge, and that Research Councils and other Government funders mandate their funded researchers to do the same. For the long-term, the Government needs to formulate a strategy on scientific publishing as a matter of urgency, and thereby to act as a proponent for change on the international stage through leading by example.
